Git Repository Viewer (GRV) is a terminal based interface for viewing Git repositories.
It allows refs, commits and diffs to be viewed, searched and filtered. The behaviour and style can be customised through configuration. A query language can be used to filter refs and commits.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Commits and refs can be filtered using a query language.
- Changes to the repository are captured by monitoring the filesystem allowing the UI to be updated automatically.
- Organised as tabs and splits. Custom tabs and splits can be created using any combination of views.
- Vi like keybindings by default, key bindings can be customised.
- Custom themes can be created.
- Mouse support.
- Commit Graph.
Website: github.com/rgburke/grv
Support: Documentation
Developer: Richard Burke
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
GRV is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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